Kathryn Maywalt Heinze
January 12, 1939 ~ March 20, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Kathryn Maywalt Heinze, 75, of Asheville, was called Home by heavenly angels on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Charles George VA Medical Center, after a difficult battle with cancer, though it never slowed her down.
Kathryn served her country as an Army nurse and later, as an officer in Vietnam. She went on to raise a family, retire and become a member of the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department. She was also a dedicated affiliate of the Disabled American Veterans and The Daughters of the King at St. Giles' Chapel at Deerfield.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, Noel E. Heinze; her brother, F.H. Maywalt, and her parents F. Howard and Janet Colwell Maywalt. She is survived by her daughter, Poppy Kay Kershner of Candler and numerous relatives and countless friends.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
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Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort in the fond memories of your loved family member. The Bible also offers words of comfort during times of bereavement. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 states God will comfort us in all our trials.
Our thoughts our with you Poppy. She was a great lady.
Mary & Doug Mason
I miss you Mom. Thank you for all the well-wishes.
We are so sorry about your Mom, May God’s love and strength keep you in the days to come!! We love you and are here if you need anything !!
As a member of the Board of Directors, I know without a doubt all who knew her were aware of her heartfelt dedication she gave to the Riceville Fire Department. As well as to the love she had for her Community, and service to this country. She was one of the first members I met upon my acceptance as a Board Member. And she was the first to offer her help if she could because of her deep concern for a growing department. This department only thrives and will continue to exist only from the raw dedication and service of the Kay’s of now, and those who are growing that are yet to come. May God comfortably part the flames and let a cool spray of water douse the hurtful heart within her family and to the void within our own community for her loss. Gods speed.
Paul Campbell
Poppy, I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Kathryn when I was a radiology RN at Mission. Her love for others poured out into service for our country and her community. It’s impossible to know just how many lives she touched. I am honred to have been her radiology nurse. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Missing you Mom on this Memorial Day.